Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/princess-ingrid-alexandra-of-norway

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway born?January 21, 2004
2. Where was Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway born?Rikshospitalet, Oslo, Norway
3. What is the royal house?House of Glücksburg
4. Who is Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway?Princess Ingrid Alexandra is the elder daughter of Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette‑Marit, born on January 21, 2004, and she is second in line to Norway’s throne.
5. Why is Princess Ingrid Alexandra second in line instead of her brother?Norway follows absolute primogeniture, a rule adopted in 1990 that lets the oldest child inherit the throne regardless of gender.

Heir Apparent: The person who is next in line to inherit a throne or title.
Constitutional Monarchy: A system where a monarch's power is limited by a constitution and laws.
House of Glücksburg: A European royal house that has provided monarchs for several countries, including Norway.